Sourcing Specialist

Role: Professional - Sourcing Specialist IV

Desired Start Date:10/2/2026

Duration: 6 Months  

Location: Houston, TX

Summary:

A Sourcing Specialist is responsible for large, complex technology (Software, Hardware, Telecom) RFQ’s.  The main function of a Sourcing Specialist is to develop specifications to communicate to vendors and negotiate pricing with those vendors to support the RFQ.

Job Responsibilities:

• Partner with stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies and procurement requirements for technology products and services.

• Lead competitive sourcing events, including RFPs, RFIs, RFQs, and supplier evaluations.

• Negotiate software licenses, cloud agreements, MSAs, SOWs, and other technology contracts.

• Identify and execute cost savings, cost avoidance, and O&M reduction opportunities.

• Evaluate supplier proposals and recommend solutions that deliver best value and mitigate risk.

• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve commercial, contractual, and performance-related issues.

• Develop and manage supplier relationships to drive performance, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Conduct market research, benchmarking, and spend analysis to support sourcing decisions.

• Coordinate with Legal, Cybersecurity, Finance, Privacy, and Enterprise Architecture throughout the procurement lifecycle.

• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and licensing models to provide strategic sourcing guidance.

• Lead high-value, complex procurement initiatives and serve as a technology sourcing subject matter expert.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation, contract management, and supplier relationship management skills.

• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to ethical business practices.

• Ability to manage multiple complex projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

• Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and achieve alignment across cross-functional teams.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with executive, technical, and supplier audiences.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, procurement systems, spend analysis, and sourcing tools.

• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, supplier management, and technology procurement best practices.

• Experience negotiating software licensing, cloud services, telecommunications, hardware, and professional services agreements.

• Understanding of commercial, legal, financial, cybersecurity, and vendor risk considerations within the procurement lifecycle.

• Ability to identify and implement cost savings, cost avoidance, and O&M reduction opportunities.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

•5-7 years’ experience

Comments for Suppliers:

Please submit candidates who demonstrate professionalism, strong strategic sourcing skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. Technology procurement and supplier negotiation experience are highly desired.